David O’Meara, the City of Ottawa’s current Poet Laureate (anglophone), facilitates a poetry workshop. From use of language to nuances of tone, David will walk you through practical strategies for rewriting your poem to achieve the most effective result.
David O’Meara is the author of five collections of poetry, most recently, Masses On Radar (2021). He was the founding Artistic Director for VERSeFest (Canada’s International Poetry Festival). His novel, Chandelier, is published by Nightwood Editions (2024). He is the current Poet Laureate of the City of Ottawa, Canada’s capital.